Heavy rain disrupts Gomati district, officials clear flooded roads

Heavy rainfall battered the Gomati district of Tripura, leaving several villages under water and disrupting normal movement. The downpour, described as torrential by local officials, saturated roads and low‑lying areas across the district.
The accumulation of water forced many commuters to seek alternative routes, and some local markets reported reduced footfall as shoppers stayed indoors. Residents in affected hamlets reported difficulty reaching schools and health centres.
In response, the district administration, together with the Public Works Department and police, launched an emergency road‑clearance drive. Crews deployed excavators, pumps and sandbags to drain water and restore connectivity on major thoroughfares.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid non‑essential travel until the roads are declared safe and to follow updates from the state disaster management agency.
The weather department has warned that more showers are possible later in the week, and officials are monitoring the situation closely.